Daikon radish

Daikon radish – the crunchy, refreshing vegetable that’s more than just a salad topping Daikon radishes, also known as white radishes, are a real speciality in the world of vegetables. Its Latin name is *Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus*, and it originates from Asia, especially Japan and China. In Europe, it became known at the end…

Bell peppers

Bell peppers – the vitamin bomb of colour Bell peppers, or sweet bell peppers are a variety of the Capsicum annuum plant species. Its Latin name is the same as the other common peppers, but it is very unique in appearance and taste. It originated in Central and South America, from where it was brought…

Stuffing peppers

Stuffing peppers – the star of stuffed delights 🌶️ The “Hungarian sweet pepper”, or “stuffing pepper”, is one of the most commonly used and most popular vegetables in home kitchens. Its Latin name is *Capsicum annuum*, and it belongs to the pepper family, like its hotter relatives. Stuffing peppers are distinguished by their mild flavour,…